Maximus, Inc. Reports Results of 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting
Maximus, Inc. Announces Results of 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting
McLean, VA, March 11, 2026 – Maximus, Inc. (NYSE: MMS), a leading provider of business services, has released the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was held on March 10, 2026. A total of 50,864,001 shares, representing an impressive 93.2% of the company’s outstanding common stock entitled to vote, were present in person or by proxy, highlighting strong shareholder engagement.
Key Points from the Meeting
- All Director Nominees Elected: Shareholders voted overwhelmingly to elect all eight director nominees for one-year terms expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. The directors elected are:
- Anne K. Altman
- Bruce L. Caswell
- John J. Haley
- Jan D. Madsen
- Richard A. Montoni
- Gayathri Rajan
- Raymond B. Ruddy
- Michael J. Warren
- KPMG LLP Reappointed as Auditor: The shareholders voted to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.
- Executive Compensation Approved: Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
Detailed Voting Results
The voting results on the key agenda items were as follows:
1. Election of Directors
| Director |
Votes For |
Votes Withheld |
Abstentions |
Broker Non-Votes |
| Anne K. Altman |
49,155,499 |
63,270 |
38,677 |
1,604,310 |
| John J. Haley |
48,268,084 |
951,084 |
40,523 |
1,604,310 |
| Michael J. Warren |
49,153,325 |
65,867 |
40,499 |
1,604,310 |
2. Ratification of KPMG LLP as Auditor
| Votes For |
Votes Against |
Abstentions |
| 49,209,690 |
36,121 |
13,714 |
3. Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay)
| Votes For |
Votes Against |
Abstentions |
Broker Non-Votes |
| 48,075,519 |
1,136,606 |
47,566 |
1,604,310 |
Shareholder Implications
- Strong Board Support: The overwhelming approval of all directors reflects shareholder confidence in the company’s leadership and strategic direction. This stability at the board level can be viewed positively by the market.
- Auditor Continuity: The continued engagement of KPMG LLP as Maximus’s auditor supports ongoing financial transparency and consistency in financial reporting.
- Executive Compensation Endorsed: The advisory approval of executive compensation demonstrates investor satisfaction with recent performance and pay practices, which could be price-supportive from a governance perspective.
Other Noteworthy Information
- No Amendments or Special Communications: The filing was not an amendment to a previous submission and did not include written communications, soliciting material, or tender offers. There were also no changes to the company’s address or other identifying information.
- Emerging Growth Company Status: Maximus, Inc. confirmed it is not an emerging growth company.
- Trading Information: Maximus’s common stock (no par value) trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “MMS”.
Potential Share Price Impact
While the matters voted on were standard for an annual meeting, the high level of shareholder support for the board, executive compensation, and auditor may reinforce investor confidence and contribute to share price stability. No contentious issues or surprises were reported. Investors may interpret the results as a signal of organizational strength and alignment with shareholder interests.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors should conduct their own due diligence before making investment decisions. The information presented is based on public filings by Maximus, Inc. as of March 11, 2026.
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